Posted on November 29, 2008 by theobromophile
The Electoral College has yet to convene to officially elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States, and the myths surrounding his campaign are already falling. Aside from a wonderful opportunity to say “I told you so” to the liberals in our lives, this will provide wonderful fodder for the next four [...]
Filed under: Election 2008, News and politics, obama | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 28, 2008 by nuke
Update: Croom resigns It is 31 – 0 at halftime in the Egg Bowl. Another humiliating loss for the MSU Bulldogs. If I have to hear another announcer drone on about how “Croom is doing it the right way,” or some other such happy-sounding BS, I think I will barf. Croom has had 5 years [...]
Filed under: News and politics, Open thread | Tagged: WFFOT, fire sylvester croom, sec football, msu bulldogs, economics, gold prices, 60% gdp, 8.5 trillion deficit, hedge fund collapse, commercial mortgage collapse, $2000 gold prices | 31 Comments »
Posted on November 27, 2008 by nuke
Much to be thankful for, even in times like these.
Filed under: Open thread | Tagged: foo, music video, Thanksgiving, times like these acoustic | 3 Comments »
Posted on November 26, 2008 by no2liberals
As seen from a simpler(and non-PC or multi-culti sensitive) time.
Filed under: Thanksgiving, humor, n2l | 7 Comments »
Posted on November 26, 2008 by nuke
One thousand Christians were today trapped inside the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary in West Ain Shams,Cairo, after more than twenty thousand Muslims attacked them with stones and butane gas cylinders. The Church’s priest Father Antonious said that the situation is extremely dangerous. The Muslim mob that attacked the church blocked both sides [...]
Filed under: muslim | Tagged: islam is a mental disorder, ROPMA | 3 Comments »
Posted on November 24, 2008 by nuke
The president-elect came on television today and announced some key members of his economic team. One of the grandaughters came outside to tell me, “Grandpa! Preznit Owambo is on television.” I tuned in just in time to hear Owambo tell us, “the economy is likely to get worse before it gets better.” Dang. This guy [...]
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: brillyunt, economic team, obama, owambo | 5 Comments »
Posted on November 24, 2008 by nuke
The war in Iraq is over. We won. Michael Yon says so. Through time, trust and bonds have been built between the US and Iraqi soldiers, police and citizens. The United States has a new ally in Iraq. And if both sides continue to nurture this bond, it will create a permanent partnership of mutual [...]
Filed under: 'War on Terrorism', iraq, military | Tagged: iraq war, Mike Yon, victory in iraq | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 24, 2008 by nuke
Skeletor has left the building… I suppose they can find someone else to read the DNC talking points. FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Alan Colmes will relinquish his role as co-host of Hannity & Colmes at the end of the year. In announcing his decision, Colmes said, “I approached Bill Shine (FNC’s Senior Vice President of [...]
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: alan colmes, foxnews, hannity & colmes, media, skeletor | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by nuke
Red Alert: Confidential witness ready to blow up Clinton and Holder confirmations with dirt on the Marc Rich pardon, Doug Ross I can’t think of a better way for Obama to finally be rid of Her Thighness than to have her publicly humiliated with this garbage. But then, Obama wouldn’t be behind this. No. Never. [...]
Filed under: Bloggers, News and politics, Open thread | Tagged: 9-11 hijackers, al qaida, american thinker, bank holiday, cambridgeshire UK, Democrats, eric holder, fiscons, hawaii, Hillary Clinton, libertarian, muslim fanatics, National Journal, new york, obama birth certificate, obamessiah, Paulson, randall hoven, socons, switzerland, TARP, UBS, whitemoor jail | 10 Comments »
Posted on November 23, 2008 by swampie
From GenderAnalyzer: We think http://nukegingrich.wordpress.com/ is written by a man (79%). Guess I might need to post a little more often. We think http://swampie.wordpress.com/ is written by a man (84%).
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Posted on November 22, 2008 by nuke
After several trips around the block, I’m not so easily surprised anymore. But, after seeing the commercial on TV a few minutes ago for a new type of Charmin TP … I admit, I was surprised. Seems the new stuff is designed to eliminate those pesky little wads of paper that can accumulate on your [...]
Filed under: Open thread | Tagged: charmin, dingleberries, thisnthat | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 22, 2008 by nuke
So much for championing the idea of earmark reform. The House GOP Caucus has rejected a temporary moratorium on earmark requests. The effort to undercut this signature conservative theme of limited government was led by Todd Tiahrt of Kansas. Tiahrt, and any other RINO who doesn’t get on board, needs to have some significant primary [...]
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: kansas-4, rino, todd tiahrt | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 22, 2008 by nuke
Claiming that certain elements of yoga could “destroy the faith of a Muslim,” Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council (yes, Virginia, there really is a National Fatwa Council) has issued a fatwa against the practice of yoga. “Islam is a complete way of life….. So there is no need to bring in elements from outside,” link Oh [...]
Filed under: muslim | Tagged: fatwa, islam is a mental disorder, malaysia | 12 Comments »
Posted on November 21, 2008 by no2liberals
+++++ This is the World Famous Friday Open Thread. A Free Speech Zone. Trackbacks welcome. WFFOT: A Thread, A Blog, A Way of Life. === Trackposted to Rosemary’s Thoughts, The Random Yak, Right Truth, DragonLady’s World, Cao’s Blog, Leaning Straight Up, Democrat=Socialist, , Political Byline, Faultline USA, Allie is Wired, third world county, Wake Up [...]
Filed under: Open thread, music video, n2l | Tagged: linkfests, WFFOT, bowie, detroit | 9 Comments »
Posted on November 19, 2008 by nuke
The Dow closed below 8000 today for the first time in over 5 years. As the economy continues its downward spiral, another 5% in market cap has been peeled away. October consumer prices also fell by their largest margin margin in 60 years. Here’s an economic stimulus idea for Congress. How about getting busy buying [...]
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: business and economy, deflation, depression, dow, oil prices, strategic petroleum reserve | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 18, 2008 by nuke
Now we have a president. There’s no excuse for voting for stuff that you don’t think is in the best interest of the country anymore,
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: anti-american, daily kos, liberalism is a mental disorder howard dean, netroots, obama, the senate club, unpatriotic | 4 Comments »
Posted on November 18, 2008 by nuke
US automakers are in a tough spot, and prospects for recovery are grim. What are their options, Bankruptcy? Bailout? Here is a third option that is getting some attention … the Chinese are planning to buy GM and Chrysler. China’s 21st Century Business Herald cites a senior official of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information [...]
Filed under: News and politics | Tagged: 21st Century Business Herald, automakers, business and economy, chicoms, Chrysler, GM, SAIC | 3 Comments »
Posted on November 17, 2008 by nuke
more about "AC DC – Back in Black", posted with vodpod
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Posted on November 17, 2008 by nuke
“…we need to remember that the enemy here is George Bush…”, Howard Dean, Sept 25, 2003. Over the years, democrats have not failed to cheer every bit of bad news as yet another opportunity to blame George Bush. If it was bad news for America, it was good news for the democrats. And, now we [...]
Filed under: Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder, News and politics | Tagged: Barack Obama, howard dean, L.O.M.A., Obama is the enemy | 12 Comments »
Posted on November 16, 2008 by nuke
more about “Analog TV Conversion(humor)“, posted with vodpodh/t ht: NRO
Filed under: Open thread | Tagged: analog--digital tv, conversion, humor, satire | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 15, 2008 by no2liberals
Too funny!
Filed under: Open thread, humor, n2l | 9 Comments »
Posted on November 14, 2008 by nuke
“A Dunwoody has fought in every American war since the Revolution,” said army chief of staff Gen George Casey. And now, a “brass ceiling” has been shattered, with the promotion of General Ann Dunwoody as the Army’s first woman to achieve the rank of 4-star General. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said: “History will no doubt [...]
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Posted on November 13, 2008 by Murder of Ravens
I read this rather disturbing article in the Associated Press today, in which it is reported that “Manchester is hoping to fight fat with a reward system that works like a retail loyalty card. But instead of earning credit for opening their wallets, residents will be rewarded for keeping their feet on the treadmill and [...]
Filed under: Britain, News and politics, liberal agenda, murderofravens | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 13, 2008 by nuke
Jimi Hendrix died in 1970. Bassist Noel Redding died in 2003. The last member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, drummer Mitch Mitchell has passed away. He was 61. All of my vinyl records are old, scratched, and well-used. But, we still have the internet… Here is one of my favorites. The Wind Cries Mary.
Filed under: music video | Tagged: experience, jimi hendrix, mitch mitchell, noel redding, the wind cries mary | 1 Comment »